COP16: UN Biodiversity Conference was a victory for Indigenous Peoples and their role as indispensable protectors of the diversity of life on Earth

Written on 23 November 2024.

COP16 (UN Biodiversity Conference) resulted in a historic decision for Indigenous Peoples and their rights, marking an important step on the way to recognizing them and their invaluable knowledge of ecosystems.

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A Pathway to Climate Resilience for Indigenous Communities in Tanzania

Written on 08 November 2024.

BY PAINE EULALIA MAKO FOR INDIGENOUS DEBATES

Indigenous communities in Tanzania face a myriad of challenges related to land rights, from land grabbing to environmental degradation. These communities work tirelessly to secure land and natural resources rights, aiming to strengthen their resilience against climate change. In this context, Ujamaa Community Resource Team (UCRT), an Indigenous Peoples-led non-governmental organization, promotes secure land tenure and climate resilience through innovative approaches.

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Training Indigenous Women to Influence the Climate Struggle

Written on 20 November 2024.

BY ROCÍO YON, HORTENCIA HIDALGO & FRANCISCA CARRIL FOR INDIGENOUS DEBATES

Institutional responses to the climate crisis, guided by negotiations at the Conference of the Parties (COP) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), have perpetuated gender, ethnic and territorial inequalities. This situation can clearly be seen in the barriers facing Indigenous women’s effective participation in decision-making. Given this failure, Indigenous movements and, Indigenous women in particular, are organizing to develop their own strategies for confronting the crisis, resisting extractivism and demanding environmental justice. These initiatives include training spaces in which to strengthen their struggles.

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The Decolonizing Climate Policy Project

Written on 06 November 2024.

BY INDIGENOUS CLIMATE ACTION FOR DEBATES INDÍGENAS

Climate change's roots are deeply entwined with colonialism's legacy. As its devastating effects increasingly target Indigenous communities, we face an urgent imperative: to decolonize climate policy and amplify Indigenous-led solutions. This shift is not just ethical but essential, recognizing that those most affected often possess invaluable knowledge for addressing the crisis. By empowering Indigenous voices and traditional ecological wisdom, we can forge more equitable, effective responses to our shared environmental challenges.

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